Roseburg Optimist 5 K RUN/WALK

What is a Zombie 5k Run?

Runners will endure a 5 K run/walk through a zombie-infested course. Test your speed, endurance, and strength while trying to avoid
ravenous zombies! Runners will wear a flag (provided) on one side of their waist (like flag football). These flags represent zombie health. Zombies will try to steal those flags throughout the course. 

5 K Zombie Run was founded to celebrate happiness, healthiness, and friendship! Our mission is not about mile markers, but about
memories made.

We hope our 5K run will be an inspiration for healthy living. Those wishing for a run time must submit their phone numbers. 
The runner’s time will be provided through this method.

What makes the 5 K the Zombie Run special?
This 5 K Zombie Run is a fundraising event for the Roseburg Optimist Club. 100% of the proceeds go to the Roseburg Optimist Club to support children’s events in Douglas County. Your participation in the 5 K Zombie Run makes a difference!

All participants will receive a FREE 5 K Zombie Run T-shirt.  A commemorative finisher medallion, a race bib, a flag, and snacks at the finish of the race will be provided by Thrive Umpqua. Commemorative medallions will be awarded to healthy racers and infected racers. Infected racers are those who lost their flag to a zombie during the race.

Race information:
The Zombie Run will take place on Saturday, October 17th, at Stewart Park. The check-in time is 8:00 am, with the race starting at 9:00 am.

What are the age restrictions for runners?

Not recommended for children under 6. However, parents with strollers or dogs on leashes are welcome.

What are the restrictions for zombies?
Zombies must be 16 years of age or older, and all zombies must stay in their designated area during the race.
Racers who choose to dress as zombies may do so with no additional cost, but will need to wear the flags that all runners are
required to wear.

What if all my flags were taken?
If all your flags are taken, you will continue the race as an infected runner. You may not take flags from other runners, and you will receive
a medal saying “INFECTED”.

What if I finish the race with a flag?
If you have one or more flags when you cross the finish line, you have survived. You will receive a medal saying “SURVIVED”.

Do I need to pre-register to participate?
To guarantee your shirt and medal, you need to pre-register. Walk-ons are welcome but are not guaranteed a race t-shirt or
medal.

A Team must have a minimum of 4 runners to qualify as a team.

To register as a team, a team captain must first create a team, and then all runners must join the team. Once all 4 members have registered for the team, they will be automatically refunded. (Discounted team pricing begins 5/17/26)

This event is limited to 175 runners.

Registration begins May 1, 2026 – September 26

The route is approximately 3 miles through Stewart Park.

Prior to the race, zombies will be placed throughout the route in their “ZONE” and can walk or run (their choice) to capture runner flags. Zombies must remain in their zone during the event and cannot run along with the runners but can certainly give chase to the runners for a few seconds while they are in their zone.